Veterinary Surgeon | Expanding Independent Hospital | Purpose-Built, State-of-the-Art Facilities

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent veterinary hospital in Bedford seeks an ambitious veterinary surgeon to join its friendly team. The role offers a salary up to £70,000, a 4-day week, and ample opportunities for professional growth and training. Ideal for both experienced vets and new graduates looking to develop skills in a collaborative environment. Generous benefits package includes CPD allowance and health insurance.

Benefits

£1,500 CPD allowance

28 days annual leave

BUPA Health Insurance

Contributions towards gym membership

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Must be an ambitious and talented veterinary surgeon.
• Ideal for those looking to enhance GP skills or pursue further qualifications.
• Commitment to professional growth and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team focusing on medicine, ECC, and soft tissue surgery.
• Rotate shifts to include in-patient care and consultations.
• Support and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Excellent clinical exposure

Ability to develop laparoscopic skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Overview

• Rare opportunity for an ambitious and talented veterinary surgeon to join a purpose-built independent hospital with a friendly, collaborative culture that values case continuity and professional growth
• Excellent clinical exposure in Medicine, ECC, and Soft Tissue Surgery, with the opportunity to develop laparoscopic skills and broaden your expertise
• Ideal environment for career progression, whether you’re looking to build your GP skills or take the next step towards a certificate — with full funding and support from advanced practitioners with certificates in Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Small Animal Medicine
• Flexible rota with a 4-day working week and just 1 in 4 Friday nights (in-patient care only) and Saturdays, giving you genuine work-life balance
• Attractive salary up to £70,000 DOE with a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of work

Purovets are proud to be working with an outstanding independent small animal hospital with around 50 dedicated staff across 3 sites. The practice offers a truly varied caseload, including exotics, supported by modern facilities designed to cater for a wide range of species.

They are particularly strong in medicine and emergency & critical care (ECC), providing excellent support for vets who want to develop or refine their skills in these areas. The practice has also recently introduced laparoscopic spays and boasts a highly capable soft tissue surgical team, making this an ideal environment for someone looking to build on their GP foundation while exploring advanced techniques.

As an approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, a Vetsure Graduate Friendly Practice, and with multiple experienced VetGDP Advisors on the team, they are committed to mentoring and professional growth. Their reception team is equally dedicated, working to BVRA standards and holding bronze, silver, and gold awards. Among the clinical team, several vets are Advanced Practitioners with certificates in Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Small Animal Medicine – a testament to their culture of excellence and continued learning.

Collaboration, continuity of care, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance are central to their ethos. The rota offers a 4-day week with just 1 in 4 Friday nights dedicated to hospital in-patient care (emergency OOHs covered externally), plus 1 in 4 Saturday consults on the same weekend. The practice actively encourages and supports staff working towards further qualifications, so this role would particularly suit a vet keen to pursue a certificate or strengthen their existing GP skills within a collaborative and well-equipped hospital setting. Equally, there is plenty of support available to less experienced candidates, and upcoming new graduates are encouraged to apply as well!

Located in the historic county town of Bedford, the hospital benefits from excellent road and rail connections to London, Cambridge, and the North, while being surrounded by beautiful countryside. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, don't hesitate to get in touch!

Role

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• 4 days a week
• 1 in 4 Friday nights in-patient care
• 1 in 4 Saturdays, same weekend as Friday in-patient care
• Open to part-time applications

Benefits

• £1,500 CPD allowance for 5 days
• Certificates and further development encouraged and supported
• 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays, pro rata based on a 5 day week
• 1 additional day of holiday for every 2 full years completed (up to a maximum of 5 days)
• RCVS and VDS fees
• Company pension scheme
• BUPA Health Insurance
• Staff discount
• Contributions towards gym membership and pet insurance

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email me at [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref: JOB-55347